Dr. Jesse Morse, MD

Here’s the first injury report of the week for Conference Champions

Only problem? The Chiefs are even healthier.

Should be great game.

First injury report of the week coming out soon.

Since Sean McDermott took over in 2017, the Bills are 4-1 against the Chiefs in the regular season, but 0-3 in the postseason.

Heading into the 2025 matchup in the Conference Championship, the Bills will be the healthiest they’ve been in this matchup in several years.

Saquon Barkley, Kyler Murray & Jameson Williams all left the game & then returned but may have lingering injuries.

Curtis Samuel (Shoulder)
Alec Pierce (Concussion)
Xavier Leggette (Groin)
Grant DuBose (Neck)
Zach Ertz (Concussion)

🚨 Week 15 Injuries

Patrick Mahomes (R Ankle (high ankle?)
Josh Allen (R shoulder)
Justin Fields (Abdominal)
Tommy DeVito (Concussion)
Nick Chubb (Foot fracture) ❌
Alvin Kamara (Groin)
Trey Benson (Ankle)
Jaleel McLaughlin (Quad)
Tony Pollard (Ankle)
Braelon Allen (Back)
Jaylen Waddle (Knee)

Tyreek Hill - IN
DeVonta Smith - IN
Calvin Ridley - IN
Tre Tucker - IN
Darnell Mooney - IN
Brandin Cooks - IN
Dalton Schultz - IN
Josh Oliver - IN
Will Dissly - IN
Jake Ferguson - IN
Noah Fant - IN
Foster Moreau - IN

Malik Nabers - likely IN
Ladd McConkey - likely IN

Baker Mayfield - IN
Caleb Williams - IN
Sam Darnold - IN
Brock Purdy - IN
Kareem Hunt - IN
Isiah Pacheco - IN
Jonathon Brooks - IN
CeeDee Lamb - IN
Ja'Marr Chase - IN
Mike Evans - IN
Keenan Allen - IN
DK Metcalf - IN
Calvin Austin - IN
Demarcus Robinson - IN

🚨 Week 14 PROJECTIONS

Roschon Johnson - OUT
Zamir White - OUT
Tommy DeVito - OUT
Taysom Hill - OUT
Dallas Goedert - OUT
Cedric Tillman - OUT

Breece Hall - likely OUT
Jalen Coker - likely OUT

Which way am I leaning for the GTD players for Week 14:

Kenneth Walker - ❌
D'Andre Swift - ✅
Bucky Irving - ✅
Alexander Mattison - ✅
DJ Moore - ✅
Malik Nabers - ✅
George Pickens - ✅
Keon Coleman - ❌
Dalton Kincaid - ✅
Mecole Hardman - ❌

Most of these are a coin flip. Plan accordingly.

Ladd McConkey

He’s dealing with a new knee injury, no details, as well as a lingering AC join sprain.

McConkey is a player who’s battled through injuries through his entire career, dating back almost 10 years.

I think McConkey likely plays in Week 14 at a high level.

I expect the following players to play in Week 14:

CeeDee Lamb
Ladd McConkey
Ja’Marr Chase
Mike Evans
Malik Nabers
Keenan Allen
DeVonta Smith
Dalton Kincaid
Jake Ferguson

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I expect DeVonta Smith (hamstring) to return in Week 14 but Dallas Goedert to miss with a new knee injury.

I’m expecting Keon Coleman to return in Week 14 with his wrist injury.

It’s too soon to determine if Dalton Kincaid (PCL) is ready to return, but he’s getting closer.

Trevor Lawrence is the 4th (offensive) player to be placed on IR due to a concussion this year‼️

Tua Tagovailoa
Chris Olave
Austin Ekeler
Trevor Lawrence

This is NOT common and appears to be part of a cultural change amongst the teams / medical staff in the NFL.

Taysom Hill

Significant left knee injury, likely multi-ligaments possible fracture.

Most likely season-ending.

SMH

I’m not at home. Trying to watch the game on my phone at the only Michelin-rated taqueria in the world.

I’ll update when I can.

Ladd McConkey suffered a knee injury today but there is no further information on it as of now.

When I have more I will post something.

Trevor Lawrence with what appears to be a fencing response in part of his (likely) concussion.

We have seen Tua Tagovailoa do this multiple times in the past.

Bucky Irving’s currently the RB21 despite only playing in over 55% of the team’s snaps in ONE GAME.

He has 15+ fantasy points in 5 of his last 6 games.

Downs is one of my favorite bets for Week 12

He’s a lock for OVER 55.5 receiving yards

Lions have a pass funnel defense and the Colts will be playing from behind.

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Surprisingly it’s not banned by the NFL.

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I’ve spoken with several pros in the past and many of them take Viagra/ED drugs to help boost performance during their workout/game.

There’s been players dating back to the early 2000s claiming players used to used this class of meds to optimize their performance, reportedly including
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Good to see you on here, Ian.

BAL injury updates:

Agholor - fine, good to go
Bateman (knee) - DNP, if DNP tmr then likely OUT
Justice Hill - could clear concussion protocol tmr

Roquan Smith - likely OUT

Purdy’s been ruled out for Week 12.

He’s likely dealing with type I AC sprain in his right throwing shoulder.

Welp… sounds like Devonta Smith is officially out for Sunday’s game. Not sure the details of the setback yet, but a good reminder that hamstring problems can be particularly nasty.

Pacheco isn’t playing Week 12 because the #ChiefsKingdom are playing again 5 days later on Black Friday.